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- 1. A test that measures blood glucose levels after fasting overnight.
- 5. A condition characterized by repeated episodes of low blood glucose levels, often in response to insulin or oral medications.
- 8. A long-term diabetes complication affecting the kidneys
- 9. The medical term for excessive thirst, a common symptom of diabetes
- 11. A serious condition characterized by high blood ketone levels, often occurring in individuals with uncontrolled diabetes
- 12. A test that measures average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months
- 14. A device used to measure blood glucose levels
- 17. A hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake in muscle and adipose tissue
- 18. The condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet classified as diabetes
- 20. The process by which the body breaks down fats for energy in the absence of sufficient insulin
- 21. A chronic complication of diabetes affecting the nerves, often leading to pain or numbness
- 22. A condition characterized by damage to the small blood vessels in the retina, a common complication of diabetes
- 23. A hormone that plays a role in glucose metabolism and is often elevated in people with diabetes
- 24. The major fuel source for the body, broken down from carbohydrates
- 25. A condition characterized by the loss of consciousness due to severely low blood glucose levels
- 26. The hormone responsible for regulating blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
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- 2. The form of diabetes that usually develops during childhood or adolescence and requires insulin therapy.
- 3. A class of medications that lowers blood glucose levels by increasing insulin sensitivity
- 4. The condition in which a pregnant woman develops high blood glucose levels.
- 5. The term for a sudden, severe increase in blood glucose levels often caused by illness or stress.
- 6. The term for a blood glucose level that is higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range
- 7. A hormone that stimulates the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream
- 10. The hormone that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the release of glucose from the liver
- 12. The medical term for high blood sugar
- 13. The type of diabetes associated with insulin resistance and often managed with lifestyle modifications and medications
- 15. The cluster of symptoms that may occur in individuals with poorly controlled diabetes, including frequent urination, increased thirst, and unexplained weight loss
- 16. A condition characterized by low blood glucose levels, often resulting from too much insulin
- 19. The process by which the kidneys remove excess glucose from the blood and excrete it in the urine